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GISS SURF Camp

Waves Surf School • Bondi 2026star4.9(View 484 ratings)

Overview

    FIVE DAY FOUR NIGHT - SURF CAMP
    GISS Surf Camp with Waves Surf School is designed to allow students to bond as a year group, whilst enjoying a true Aussie style beach adventure.

    WHERE WE GO
    Camps are held in the Pacific Palms area, famous for beaches such as Seal Rocks, Boomerang and Blueys Beach. This region offers a range of surf beaches, that work in different wind and swell conditions - so no matter what the weather, we are guaranteed to be able to surf.

    WHERE WE STAY
    Nestled amongst the Booti Booti National Park, accomodation is cabin style with bunk beds, accommodating 3-5 students each. The Cabins are a 2 minute walk from Elizabeth Beach.

    WHAT WE EAT
    Delicious, healthy meals are on the menu all week. Breakfast, beach lunches & hearty dinners.
    We cater for Vegetarians, Gluten intolerant, Lactose Intolerant diets.

    THE SURFING
    Open to all levels, from first time groms to gnarly carvers, kids will come home with a bag of new skills. Lessons will be given on the beach, in the waves (and possibly some days at the skatepark).
    - Surf and water safety
    - Reading the waves
    - Rips & banks
    - Duck diving & eskimo roles
    - Board retrieval & recovery
    - Wipeout techniques

    ITINERARY (GUIDELINE)
    Day 1
    12noon- ish: - Bus arrives with teaches and students- Cabins are allocated- Students put bags in rooms and gather for lunch and briefing
    1pm- Lunch / briefing- Students receive wetsuits- head to the beach for first surf lesson
    3:30pm- Pack up from beach and return to camp4pm - free time till dinner
    6:30pm- Dinner
    8pm - Night time activity
    9pm - Into cabins
    9:30pm - lights out

    Days 2 & 3
    7:30am- Breakfast
    9am - head to beach for surf
    12noon- lunch
    1pm - second surf
    3:30pm- pack up from beach and return to camp
    4pm- Free time till dinner
    6:30pm - dinner
    8pm - Night time activity
    9pm - Into cabins
    9:30pm - lights out

    Day 4
    As per Days 2-3 till
    8 pm - Tidy cabins and pack bags / free time once done
    9pm - Into cabins
    9:30pm - lights out

    Day  5 
    7am- Breakfast
    8:30am - head to beach for surf
    10:30am- pack up from beach and return to camp to shower / final pacl
    11:30am - lunch
    12noon-ish - Return home on bus

    OTHER ACTIVITIES
    Depending on weather and students some of the following activities will be substituted for some of the surf sessions OR added in as well.
    - Volleyball, soccer, footie (on the beach)
    - Reef exploration
    - National Park and Lighthouse Walk
    - Skate park
    - Smoothstar surf skating
    - Bonfire night
    - Sand dune surfing
    - Music / talent night
    - Onland surf training (Smoothstar)
    - Sunset lake expression session
    - Sunrise rainforest and beach walk and swim
    - Trivia night

    NB Not all activities are undertaken on every camp. The activities are dependent on Mother Nature's mood, and the energy and requests of the group.

Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

8 - 19 years old

0 hours

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Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

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Waves Surf School

4.9 out of 5 (View 484 ratings)

Waves Surf School offers Surf Day Trips, Surf Overnight Camps and Surf Yoga Escapes. We have been operating out of Sydney for over 20 years, offering learn to surf adventures for Kids and Adults.


Owned and operated by Dean 'Deano' Dunstone, this father of two teenagers is a qualified surf instructor, professional skater & actor, landscape designer and horticulturalist.


With an amazing rapport with people of all ages, safety is Deano's main priority, yet fun is undoubtedly what he exudes.


Waves have run School Surf Camps with Barker College, Outdoor Education Group, German International School, Bridigine College, Brighton Grammar and Haileybury College.


SURF DAY TRIPS AND CAMPS

Day trips are tailored to first timers and experienced groms.

Overnight surf camps have been created for groms with an intermediate to advanced level.


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Anja P

Anja booked with Waves Surf School and would recommend them.

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Stephanie L

My son loved his two day camp at Waves. A really friendly, welcoming environment and he can’t wait to get back!

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Max was so great to have on the trip. Always smiling, and committed to bettering his surfing. We'll look forward to seeing him next hols :)

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Michelle I

Best holiday camp ever!! So much fun. Waves team amazing!! Will be recommending to friends.

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Loved having the B-Man along. And loved that he jumped in and helped out 'back of house'! x

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Sophie M

My son had an absolute ball at Waves holiday camp. Super well organised, excellent surfing instruction with an excellent line up of all weather activities. I felt very well informed of both logistics ...

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Thanks Sophie, and a huge thank you for your feedback. Deano and I have discussed and we have a plan in place. :)

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Kata W

Superb!!!

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Richie M

My son had such a great time! He was a little nervous as he’d never surfed before, but the instructions were clear, there was no pressure from the teachers, just great encouragement, and he got up on ...

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We loved having him, and we love that he loved the lunch! Beach Burritos are always a Kids Camp Fav! (The other lunch options are pretty good as well, so everyone's tummy always goes home happy)

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Jo T

The BEST school holiday camp in Sydney. Kids get to run about! Surf in the ocean! Bump around in the troopy! Really spread their wings. Our 10year old son Ted begs us to “go see Deano and JJ” every sc...

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Awww... we love it when Teddy comes to see us! He's always great to have along as part of the surf pack. 🤙🏻

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Elena G

Absolutely amazing!

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How good was it that Sam was up and riding! He was great. Focused. Determined. Nailed it! Yew

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Amanda T

So much fun! A full day of action for a 12th birthday party was the perfect way for the boys to hang out together. Thanks Deano & JJ

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YEW! Was great to see Noah out the back, taking on some big waves.

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Anja P

Anja booked with Waves Surf School and would recommend them.

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